| Master Stylist, Healthy Hair Guru, Natural Hair Icon Andre Walker  |
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This weekend I had the opportunity to watch Oprah's 'Where Are They Now' on OWN (the Oprah Winfrey Network). If you've seen my videos 'Hair typing 101' (https://youtu.be/DmM4QrPTI1Q), you've heard me mention Andre Walker. If you haven't you may be asking yourself, who is Andre Walker and why should I care?
The embodiment of a master stylist, Andre Walker is the man who has styled Oprah for 30+ years. We have Andre to thank for the following looks:
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| Source: http://theamericanparlor.blogspot.com/2009_04_01_archive.html By her side for 30+ years, in last week's episode of 'Where Are They Now', Andre shares his favorite and not so favorite looks over the years as well as what he's up to now. |
Missed it? No worries, you can catch it below:
Always one with an opinion, hear my thoughts in this short video:
What about you? What did you think of the interview? Have you had a chance to try Andre's new hair line? What did you think?
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There's no denying that Mr. Walker has what the old folks used to call 'growing hands'. While she wears wigs to protect her hair from the damage that would be caused by daily blow drying and styling, Oprah Winfrey has a head full of GORGEOUS natural hair.
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Chris Rock was absolutely flabbergasted when he learned that Oprah has a head of long, thick, natural hair. He was so shocked, he had to check it out for himself. LOL!
Filmed in 2009, Chris was on the show to discuss his award-winning documentary 'Good Hair'. If you haven't seen it, you absolutely must! Wigged, weaved, relaxed, or natural, it encourages us to have a healthy dialogue about 'hair' including the social norms for acceptable styles, the market for 'human hair', the increasing rift between Asian and Black-owned beauty supply stores, and so much more.
Want to hear more about the challenges of being black opening a beauty supply store in the historically Asian dominated market? Check out Janice Frederick's story below! Click the picture to hyperlink to the article.
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| Fabulous Freddy founder Janice Frederick |
Beyond Oprah's hair, I think Andre is due much respect for coining the lingo of hair typing. See my tutorial on hair typing below:
Hair Typing 101 Part 1
Hair Typing 101 Part II
Learn more about the 7 (yes, SEVEN!!!)
time Emmy Award winner @ http://www.andrewalkerhair.com
While most often associated with Oprah, did you know that Andre has styled our current first lady, Michelle Obama as well as previous first lady Barbara Bush? Learn more about Andre, his new product line, and more @ http://www.andrewalkerhair.com
So what do you think? Share your thoughts and show some love and respect to legendary hair icon Andre Walker in the comments section below.
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